Elkay
Lead Planning Business Systems Analyst
Elkay, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Lead Planning Business Systems Analyst
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Job Description
The ideal candidates for this role will use their business related background to improve others end-user experiences and thrive on the challenges of solving the high-profile needs of a growing business and will bring a track record of success in building solutions to create competitive advantage. As a member of an expanding cross-functional team, they will work collaboratively to lead top initiatives to implement best practices and deliver ERP solutions that allow internal departments and external partners to use technology solutions and data more productively. As an major contributor on projects, the ideal candidates will also have experience in the system development life-cycle and work closely with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment. Overall, if delivering innovative, technical solutions to business challenges is your “thing,” then this is the perfect job for you!
Key Accountabilities
Determine operational objectives for improvements by studying business functions surrounding the planning, manufacturing and procurement cycles; gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats
Suggest changes to organization leaders and additional stakeholders to support solution-improvement recommendations; actively participate in the implementation of approved changes and leverage effective usage of business systems to drive functional those improvements
Design and champion the development of custom software integrations and solutions; contribute to collaborative projects and help set functional and technical specifications; gather business requirements and write functional design documents for system enhancements; construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications
Create rich, user-centric solutions and assist with developing UX/UI requirements along with the business logic and data needs
Troubleshoot process and application issues and propose solutions; identify/set test cases and conduct unit/integration testing
Assist in the definition of project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; forming project teams; establishing project budgets
Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ERP Analyst, or similar role, with a focus on ERP planning modules (e.g., SAP PP, Oracle ASCP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management). Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM preferred
Strong understanding of planning processes and principles, including demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory optimization.
Experience organizing workload to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment; willing to set strategy and be hands on
Experience working and thriving in a team-oriented, collaborative environment while effecting change without being confrontational
Detailed oriented, analytical and inquisitive
Understanding of software development concepts
Experience with conducting and creating cost/benefit analyses and business cases
Project management experience and certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.
Capabilities and Success Factors
Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Relevient applied business experience in manufacturing, procurement and mateirals planning
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Job Description
The ideal candidates for this role will use their business related background to improve others end-user experiences and thrive on the challenges of solving the high-profile needs of a growing business and will bring a track record of success in building solutions to create competitive advantage. As a member of an expanding cross-functional team, they will work collaboratively to lead top initiatives to implement best practices and deliver ERP solutions that allow internal departments and external partners to use technology solutions and data more productively. As an major contributor on projects, the ideal candidates will also have experience in the system development life-cycle and work closely with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment. Overall, if delivering innovative, technical solutions to business challenges is your “thing,” then this is the perfect job for you!
Key Accountabilities
Determine operational objectives for improvements by studying business functions surrounding the planning, manufacturing and procurement cycles; gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats
Suggest changes to organization leaders and additional stakeholders to support solution-improvement recommendations; actively participate in the implementation of approved changes and leverage effective usage of business systems to drive functional those improvements
Design and champion the development of custom software integrations and solutions; contribute to collaborative projects and help set functional and technical specifications; gather business requirements and write functional design documents for system enhancements; construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications
Create rich, user-centric solutions and assist with developing UX/UI requirements along with the business logic and data needs
Troubleshoot process and application issues and propose solutions; identify/set test cases and conduct unit/integration testing
Assist in the definition of project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; forming project teams; establishing project budgets
Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ERP Analyst, or similar role, with a focus on ERP planning modules (e.g., SAP PP, Oracle ASCP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management). Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM preferred
Strong understanding of planning processes and principles, including demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory optimization.
Experience organizing workload to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment; willing to set strategy and be hands on
Experience working and thriving in a team-oriented, collaborative environment while effecting change without being confrontational
Detailed oriented, analytical and inquisitive
Understanding of software development concepts
Experience with conducting and creating cost/benefit analyses and business cases
Project management experience and certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.
Capabilities and Success Factors
Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Relevient applied business experience in manufacturing, procurement and mateirals planning
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.